Samsung Digimax V5 Users Manual

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Warning indicator
Warning indicator Causes Remedy
There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display
- Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
- Insert the memory card again
- Format the memory card (p.81) - Memory card error
- There is insufficient memory
capacity to take an image
- There are no images stored
on the memory card
- A memory card is not inserted
- The camera can’t recognize
the memory card
- File error 
- Memory card error 
- There is low battery capacity
- The memory card is locked CARD ERROR !
CARD FULL !
NO IMAGE !
NO CARD !
FILE ERROR ! 
LOW BATTERY ! 
CARD LOCKED !- Insert a new memory card
- Delete unnecessary image files to free up
some memory
- Take images
- Insert a memory card that is holding some
images
- Insert a memory card
- Insert the memory card again
- 
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again 
- Format the memory card 
- Contact a camera service center 
- Insert fresh batteries
- Slide the write protect switch to the top of the
memory card
- When taking pictures in dark
places LOW LIGHT ! - Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash
Photography mode
- [USB] sub menu and
connected device are not
matched. SET USB- Reconfigure [USB] in the [SETUP] menu.
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Before contacting a service center
Please check the following
Symptom Causes Remedy
- Insert fresh batteries
- Connect an AC Power Adapter
- Insert the batteries according to the polarity
marks (+, -) - There is low battery capacity
- An AC Power Adapter is not
connected
- Batteries are inserted
incorrectly with the reverse
polarities
- The batteries are exhausted
- The Camera is turned off
automatically
- The Adapter plug is not
connected securely
- The Camera is being used in
low temperatures
- The memory card is not
inserted
- There is insufficient memory
capacity
- The memory card has not
been formatted
- The memory card is exhausted
- The camera’s power is off
- The batteries are exhausted
- The memory card is locked
- Batteries are inserted
incorrectly with the reverse
polarities
The camera doesnt
switch on
The camera power
ceases whilst in use
Batteries drain
quickly
Camera does not
take images when
pressing the
Shutter button- Insert fresh batteries
- Press the power button to reactivate camera
- Remove and re-insert the plug
- Keep the camera in warm conditions 
(i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it
in order to take images
- After turning the camera off, insert a new
memory card
- Delete unnecessary image files
- Format the memory card (p.81)
- Insert a new memory card
- Turn the camera power on
- Insert fresh batteries
- Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message
(p.91)
- Insert the batteries according to the polarity
marks (+, -)
- The camera was stopped due
to a malfunction
The camera
suddenly stops
working while in use- Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the
camera on
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom Causes Remedy
- A picture was taken within 0.8
m from the subject without
setting an appropriate macro
mode
- Taking a picture beyond the
flash range
- The lens is smudged or dirty
- Flash off mode has been
selected The images are
unclear
The flash does not
fire- If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select
macro shot mode
- Take a picture within the flash range
- Clean the lens
- Dis-engage flash off mode 
- Reset the date and time correctly - The date and time have been
set incorrectly or the camera
has adopted the default
settings
- Camera malfunction
- Incorrect memory card format Incorrect date and
time is displayed
The camera
buttons do not
operate 
A card error has
occurred while the
memory card is in
the camera.- Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the
camera on
- Re-format the memory card (p.81)
- Incorrect file name
(Violation of DCF format) The images dont
play back - Do not change the image file name
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom Causes Remedy
- White balance setting is
incorrect
- Exposure is excessive
- Cable connection is incorrect
- The camera is off
- There are no batteries, the
batteries are exhausted or the
AC adapter is not connected.
- The operating system is not
Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME,
XP/ Mac OS 9.0~10.2.
Alternatively the PC does not
support USB
- The camera driver is not
installed Colour of image is
different to the
original scene
Images are too
bright
When using the
PC’s explorer, the
[Removable Disk]
file does not show- Select appropriate White balance
- Reset exposure compensation
- The external monitor has not
been connected properly with
the camera
- There are incorrect files in the
memory card No image on
external monitor- Check the connection cables
- Insert a memory card that has correct files
- Check the connection
- Turn the camera on
- Insert new batteries or check the adapter
connection
- Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/
Mac OS 9.0~10.2 to PC that supports USB
- Install a [USB Storage Driver]
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Specifications
Type 1/1.8 CCD
Effective Pixel Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel
Total Pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel
Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm 
(35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm)
F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9
Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X  
Play mode : 1.0X ~ 10.0X (depends on image size)
Optical ViewfinderReal image optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.5 color TFT LCD
Type TTL auto focus, Manual focus
Normal : 80cm ~ infinity
Macro : 30 ~ 80cm, Super Macro : 6 ~ 30cm (Wide only) 
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 1 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (Manual, Night Mode : 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec.)
Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE or Manual Exposure
Metering : Multi, Spot
Compensation2EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400  
ModesAuto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Fill-in flash, Flash off
Range Wide : 0.3 ~ 3.0m,  Tele : 0.3 ~ 2.0m
Recharging Time Approx. 7 sec.
Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Normal, B&W, Sepia, RGB
White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom
Voice Recording (max. 1 hours)
Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Date Imprinting Date, Date&Time, Off (user selectable)
Modes : Auto, Program, A,S,M, Night Scene, MySet, Scene
* Scene : Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset,
Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow 
Continuous : Single, Continuous
Self-timer : 2 sec., 10 sec., Remocon
With Audio (recording time : memory capacity dependent)
Size : 640x480, 320x240     
Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps
Media SD / MMC Card (up to 512MB guaranteed)
Still Image : TIFF, JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Voice : WAV
Image
Sensor
LensFocal Length
Range
ControlDigital Zoom
Viewfinder
Focusing
Shutter
Exposure
Flash
Voice Recording
Shooting
StorageMovie Clip
File FormatStill Image
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Specifications
2560 : 2560x1920               2272 : 2272x1704
2048 : 2048x1536               1600 : 1600x1200
1024 : 1024x768                 640 : 640x480 
2560 :  Super Fine 11, Fine 22, Normal 32, TIFF 2 
2272 :  Super Fine 14, Fine 28, Normal 40, TIFF 2
2048 :  Super Fine 17, Fine 33, Normal 49, TIFF 3
1600 :  Super Fine 28, Fine 53, Normal 75, TIFF 5
1024 :  Super Fine 64, Fine 106, Normal 139, TIFF 12
640 :  Super Fine 129, Fine 201, Normal 227, TIFF 27
* 
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip
Trimming, Resizing
Digital output connector : USB 1.1
Audio : Mono
Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
DC power input connector : 5.0V
Primary battery : 2 x AA alkaline, Lithium, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn / 1 x CR-V3
Rechargeable battery : 3.7V Li-ion(SLB-1437), 2 x AA Ni-MH, 
Ni-Cd / 1 x I-Pack (SBP-1303)
AC Adapter : SAC - 51(DC 5.0V, 2.0A)   
* Included power source may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 105.5 x 54.6 x 38 mm
Weight 170g (without batteries and card)
Operating Temperature 0 ~40 C
Operating Humidity 5 ~85%
Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2)
Digimax Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoImpression
A World Unique 9 Different Power Sources
A World Superior Schneider Lens
VGA 30fps Movie Clip
AVI capture on Play Mode
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
* All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Capacity 
(32MB) Image Size
Storage
InterfaceImage PlayType
Editing
Power Source
Special FeaturesSoftwareCamera
DriverApplication
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Software Notes
Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.
The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows.
Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be
reproduced.
Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera.
In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera. 
We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate
use.
Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is
not covered by the Samsung warranty.
Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S
(Operating Systems).
System Requirements
For Windows For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) Minimum 64MB RAM
140MB of available hard-disk space 110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port USB port
CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 4.0 or later for Movie Clip
PC with processor better than MMX 
Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit color display
recommended)
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About the software
After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following
window should automatically run.
Before connecting the camera to the
PC, you should first install the camera
driver.
Figures (Images) used for the manual
are based on model Digimax V5.
Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC.
This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as
a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can
find [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer]. A USB Storage Driver is
provided only for Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD.
But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2.
Digimax Viewer  : This is a program for viewing stored images.
You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor. You can also copy,
move or delete the images and enlarge/downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer.
This software is only compatible with Windows.
PhotoImpression : Image editing program.
You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera. This software is only
compatible with Windows.
Be sure to check the system requirements (p.97) before installing the driver.
You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the
capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and
select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.
INFORMATION
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Setting up the application software
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the
stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing
program.
You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.
http://www.samsungcamera.com : English
http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean
Close other programs before installing the application software.
Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection.
INFORMATION 
1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun
frame. The Digimax V5 camera driver is
installed automatically.
2. Camera driver installation is complete.
Click the [Finish] button.
[Click!]
[Click!]
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Setting up the application software
If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled.
INFORMATION 
If you select [Cancel] at step 4, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed.
INFORMATION 
3. A window for which you can select
application software will be displayed.
Select the application program and click
the [Install] button. 
Refer to page 98 for more information
about the application program.
4. Install Digimax Viewer. 
Click [Next >] button.
5. The Software License Agreement window
will be displayed. If you agree to this, click
[Yes], the window will then move to the
next step. If you disagree, click [No] and
the installation program will be canceled.
6. A destination selection window will open.
Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to
another folder, click [Browse..] and choose
a folder you want.
[Click!]
[Click!]
[Click!]
[Click!]
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